Weight perceptions, weight management practices, and nutritional status of emerging adults living in the Accra Metropolis

Abstract Background Many young people have a tendency to be concerned about their physical appearance and undertake practices in order to achieve certain body ideals. There is however limited information from developing countries on the weight perceptions of emerging adults (i.e. individuals leaving...

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Main Authors: Esi Yaabah Quaidoo, Agartha Ohemeng, Margaret Amankwah-Poku
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-12-01
Series:BMC Nutrition
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40795-018-0265-4